Every Saturday, I had to knock on 116 doors and collect a quarter for that week’s work. That’s $29 a week plus $1 charged for your savings account. My bill each week was $16.75. The rest, … more

The satirical songster Alan Sherman once crooned, “Somewhere, over the rainbow/ Way up tall/ There’s a land where they’ve never/ heard of cholesterol.” That’s nowhere in … more

I am 67 and have group health insurance through my current employer. I have talked with friends, my company HR, and my insurance agent. I am receiving answers from “I don’t know” to … more

Sixth in a series of how universities can help build character.The idea of engagement carries with it a number of meanings. At a state-supported institution, we have a responsibility to promote … more

Sometimes you just want to cry. And it feels so good to do so...It’s difficult to lose a family member whom you have grown to love. I’m talking about a family member with four legs . . . … more

When John Cleese high-stepped across the TV screen in a “Monty Python” sketch called “The Ministry of Silly Walks,” it seemed absurdly funny. But he just might have been onto … more

Hey Taylor: Is there a good way to do a quick wire transfer? I recently had to send my brother a few hundred dollars and paid a lot in fees. Wondering if there’s a better way to do it.  … more

Dear Dietitian,My cholesterol level has slowly been creeping up, and now it’s up to 275! My doctor says I have to get it down, but I don’t want to take medication yet. Do you think I … more

The tentacles are far reaching...” What tentacles, you ask?”I submit the tentacles of octopussy governments (local, state, national, and international.) Directly after the Nov.3, … more

 “Enola Holmes” star Millie Bobby Brown, now 16, was cyberbullied while appearing in “Stranger Things.” Her first season, she was only 12 and by 14 she had to shut down … more

When my aged Uncle Mort called the other day, I figured he wanted me to hear his election rants. Instead, he told me his TV has been “muted” since political ads took over most channels … more